Pro Kabaddi 2019: Top 5 defenders from the Bengaluru Leg

Modified Sep 13, 2019 12:32 IST

U Mumba's defence worked as a unit in Bengaluru leg.

#1 Nitesh Kumar (UP Yoddha)

Matches Played - 2, Total Tackle Points - 13

Nitesh Kumar regained his momentum in Bengaluru leg.

The skipper of UP Yoddha, Nitesh Kumar announced his arrival in style in the Bengaluru leg with two back to back High-5s. He led his team to victories as an emerging leader for the side.

Nitesh Kumar scored seven tackle points against Bengal Warriors in his first match of Bengaluru leg. He stopped the brilliant raiding trio of Bengal in Maninder, Prapanjan, and Nabibakhsh and with two breath-taking super tackles. UP Yoddha avenged their loss against Bengal Warriors (32-29).

Nitesh once again scored a High-5 against Patna Pirates in six total tackle attempts. He also achieved a super tackle of Pardeep Narwal in his do or die raid that enforced the all-out and extended the lead for UP Yoddha. UP managed to beat Patna Pirates (29-41) in a one-sided encounter.

Nitesh scored 35 tackle points in 13 matches till Bengaluru leg with 2 High-5s to his name.

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